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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Yum! Brands Sponsors the Muhammad Ali Center's 4th Annual Greatest Give Back Event

We’re proud to sponsor the Muhammad Ali Center's 4th annual Greatest Give Back event to help pack 2,200 healthy snack kits and 2,200 backpacks that will be distributed to nonprofit organizations across Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

Research, Reports & Publications

The State of Corporate Purpose 2023 Trend 1: Purpose and Polarization Are Going Head-to-Head

Benevity's State of Corporate Purpose 2023 unpacks the top trends shaping the future of CSR, DEI and ESG. The first trend, purpose and polarization are going head-to-head, explores how companies are grappling with how to drive change while acting as a unifying force for society.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet Three Boston Scientific Employees on a Mission To Give Back

When you work for Boston Scientific—an organization dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions—your job inherently involves helping others.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named “Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion” for the Seventh Straight Year

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” after receiving a 100 percent score on the 2023 Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the seventh straight year.

Energy

Alibaba’s Hypermarket Operator Sun Art Retail Goes For Green In 2023

Chinese hypermarket operator Sun Art Retail aims to hit carbon neutrality by 2030, according to the group’s ESG report for its fiscal year 2023.

Sustainable Development Goals

Unleashing Nature’s Potential Through Science-Based Targets for Nature

What are planetary boundaries? Simply put, they are thresholds that, if crossed, can lead to irreversible and potentially catastrophic changes in the functioning of ecosystems and the global environment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating 50 Years of Connecting People and Possibilities

As part of our 50th birthday celebration, FedEx Cares announced the FedEx Founder’s Fund, a new philanthropic investment to honor Frederick W. Smith and his legacy.

Research, Reports & Publications

VMware Releases Its 2023 ESG Report Sharing Its Smart Impact Progress

VMware, Inc., (NYSE:VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report sharing progress made toward the company’s 2030 Agenda.

Environment

CNH Industrial Launches ‘Sustainable Environment Solution’ Program for Crop Residue Management in Chhattisgarh, India

CNH Industrial has launched its program ‘Sustainable Environment Solution’, aimed at preventing the burning of crop residues and promoting environmental conservation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy’s Tribal Scholarship Provides Higher Education for American Indian Students

For the eighth year in a row, Entergy’s Tribal Scholarship program has partnered with the American Indian College Fund, or AICF, to provide higher education for Native American students.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Students Enjoy Corporate Law Session at Regions

A unique summer program for law students working at local Birmingham law firms hits several sweet spots for Tara Plimpton, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Regions, and her team.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Comcast Recognized as a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company

Comcast is proud to be recognized on Fast Company’s 2023 ‘Best Workplaces for Innovators’ list for the second time, ranking #38 and moving up six spots from its inclusion in 2021.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Advocating for a More Sustainable Future at Covia

From advising on Canadian legislation to creating organization-wide environmental initiatives, I am appreciative for the experiences and opportunities Covia has encouraged me to pursue throughout my eight years with the company.

Research, Reports & Publications

Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Reducing the Burden of NCDs

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) cause approximately 41 million deaths each year globally and encompass a range of conditions including hypertension, diabetes, cancer, mental health conditions and cardiovascular disease.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

15 Years On, How the Merchandising Execution Team (MET) Became the “Secret Sauce” of The Home Depot

15 years ago, The Home Depot embarked on a mission to build a best-in-class merchandising service team. MET, which stands for Merchandising Execution Team, was created as an alternative to using third party vendor service groups to keep our stores looking great for customers.

Education

How Project 10Million Continues To Help Kids Overcome the Digital Divide

T‑Mobile’s Project 10Million helped millions of kids nationwide get and stay connected for remote learning when Covid upended the educational system.

Innovation & Technology

A Deeper Look Into Applied Materials' New Vistara™ Platform

Today marks a major milestone in Applied Materials history. At SEMICON West 2023, we introduced Vistara™, a wafer manufacturing platform designed to provide chipmakers with the flexibility, intelligence and sustainability needed to tackle growing chipmaking challenges.

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Forest Stewardship Key to Building Better Future

The sustainability of forests is not only integral to our business model, but also essential to the planet’s ecosystems and climate health. It’s no wonder, then, that we are steadfast in our commitment to global forest stewardship as a key to building a better future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ben & Jerry’s Commits $25,000 To Help Fund Income-Generating Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and Smallholder Farmers Around the World

Since 2020, Ben & Jerry’s has a business model of linked prosperity. Their social mission is to work towards their goal to create positive change in the world from inside the pint out, starting with responsible sourcing and support of their suppliers.

Innovation & Technology

What Makes a Symphony? Depends on Who’s Listening.

July 18 marks the birth of R. Murray Schafer, a Canadian composer and founder of the movement of acoustic ecology, which focuses on how humans interact with and respond to the sounds in their environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How To Define Your Corporate Purpose

Corporate purpose is the reason a business exists beyond making a profit. A company with a strong corporate purpose sets forth a vision of a better world and commits to helping make that vision into a reality.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Simplest and Least Expensive Way Consumers Can Help the Environment

(BPT) - Recycling is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to help the environment. Although many people understand the significance of recycling, there is still room to improve participation and recycling rates.

Environment

Bayer Supports Smallholder-Centric Solutions

Our increased focus on smallholder farmers means an increase in products tailored to their needs.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Agriculture Comes Full Circle With Data Science

Thousands of years ago, civilizations leveraged cyclical flooding for irrigation, let the land “rest” (lay fallow) every seventh year, and used terraced farming to produce food sustainably for their people, as well as external trade and philanthropic support of the poor.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leaders in Action: Trane Technologies’ Ricardo Ramirez Ignites Minds and Empowers Futures Through STEM

In a world where leaders are defined by their actions, Trane Technologies’ engineering leader Ricardo Ramirez selflessly serves his community, making a positive difference through his dedicated efforts.

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